🌱 Randolph-Henry Statesmen vs Central Senior High Of Lunenburg Chargers and 9 more events

Coffee in hand, Drakes Branch? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Vitality-Anti-aging, Mind, Body, Soul and Herbs at The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center
• Randolph-Henry Statesmen vs Central Senior High Of Lunenburg Chargers
• Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH at Charlotte County Library

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Hot with a couple of t-storms, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Not as warm but humid, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Drakes Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26

• Vitality-Anti-aging, Mind, Body, Soul and Herbs →
  The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center, 3105 River Rd, South Boston
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23

• Randolph-Henry Statesmen vs Central Senior High Of Lunenburg Chargers →
  Randolph-Henry High School, 755 David Bruce Ave, Charlotte Court House
  6:30 pm

Thursday October 8

• Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH →
  Charlotte County Library, 116 Legrande Ave, Charlotte Court House
  10:00 am

Tuesday October 13

• Little Ones Storytime @ Keysville →
  Keysville Branch Library, 200 King St, Keysville
  10:30 am

Thursday October 15

• Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH →
  Charlotte County Library, 116 Legrande Ave, Charlotte Court House
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 20

• Sunday Social →
  7282 George Washington Highway, Keysville
  1:00 pm

Thursday October 1

• Pins & Needles Crafting Group @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  12:00 pm

Friday October 2

• Buckingham Varsity Football @ Randolph-Henry →
  Randolph-Henry High School, 755 David Bruce Ave, Charlotte Court House
  7:00 pm

Thursday October 15

• VCW-KC is happy to host a "Hiring Event" for the USPS →
  SVCC’s Learning Resource Center – Daniel Campus, 200 Daniel Lane, KEYSVILLE
  9:30 am
• PHML Book Club @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  5:00 pm

Tuesday November 10

• Friends of the Patrick Henry Memorial Library Meeting @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Customer Service in Brookneal. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Brookneal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Drakes Branch here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmville

• Davis to leave for Gloucester job (farmvilleherald.com)
• Herald Community Calendar week of Sept. 18 (farmvilleherald.com)
• Amelia man faces credit card- related charges (ameliamonitor.com)

Halifax

• North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department brings in $65,000 in largest fundraising event of year (yourgv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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